Windshield-adjusting device



Feb. 19, i529. 1,702,793

L. A. MULLIGAN WINDSHIELD ADJUSTING DEVICE Y Filed 1996.30, 1927 2 sheets-'sheet 2 9 nwwm Lmrduuzmn vmounted in the windshield frame.

Patented Feb. 19, 1929.

UNiTED STATES` iPArl-:N'rl OFFICE.

LEONARD A. MULLIGAN, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, AssIGNoR TO'JOSEPH N QsMITH a COMPANY, OE DETROIT, MICHIGAN, A CORPORATION or MICHIGAN.

yWINDSHIELn-ADJUSTING DEVICE.

Y Application filed December 30, 1927. Serial No. 243,561.

rllhe present invention pertains .to a novel windshieldV adjusting kdevice designed particularly for use on motor vehicles.

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Jthe principal object oi the invention is to provide adevice of this character whereby it is possible to'adjust the position oi the Windshield by the use of only one hand. The

windshield is supported by locking membersy extendingtherefrom into the frame or body of the vehicle. These locking members are or conical formation and are received in conicallyrccessed brackets in the body frame. rlhe ocking members are however carried on the outer ends of apair of shafts slidably The sha-its are connected by a toggle mechanism operable by a suitable handle also mounted on the frame. f The operation of the handle permits the conical locking members to be rotatably received in the brackets or to be tightly wedged therein as desi red.` In adjusting the angle of the windshield, the locking members are loosened in their brackets, whereupon the windshield is turned to the desired angle, and

the handle is then operated to lock the inembers in their brackets, as a result of which the desired position of the windshield is maintained.

The invention is fully disclosed by way of example in the following description and in the accompanying drawings,inwhichv Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the invention installed; I

Fig. l 2 is an elevation of a windshield equipped with the device ot the invention;

Fig. 3 is a section on the line 3-3 of Figure 2;

Fig. 4 is a section on the line 4-4 of Fig-y ure 3; f Y

Fig. 5 is a section on the line 5-5 of Figure 2; and f Fig. 6 is a detail longitudinal section of one 01'." the braclkets.

Reiter-ence to these views will now be made by use of like characters which are employed to designate corres )ondinof arts thoufrhout.

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ln Figure 1 is illustrated a motor vehicle 1 provided-with a windshield installed according to this invention.vr The windshield y includes a surrounding'frame 3, the upper edge 4 oit which is tubular or hollow aslmay be seen by referenge to Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6. rl`he body 5 of the vehicle is provided with a' pair of brackets 6 fixed therein at points adjacent the ends of the side 4. To the upper edge of vtliewindshield opening is secured a sealing strip 7 engaging the tube 4 as shown in Figures 5 and 6. The brackets are preferably made of brass and are formed each with a ground conical opening 8 having its larger end presented to the windshield opening. f

The tube 4 contains a pair of aligned square shafts 9 extendingtothe ends thereof'and slidably supported in ybushings 10 fitted'in the tube. One of these shafts is shorter than the other, and the lspace between the innerl ends thereof occurs somewhat'to the left of the center line in order to'be within reach of the driversseat as shown in Figures l and 2. Each such shaft has a reduced and threaded extension 11 at its outer end projeeting out of the tube 4 and fitted with' a steel conical locking member 12. Thismember is receivable in the corresponding conical recess 8 and may be locked therein by the Operation presently to be described.

To the tube 4 is liXedly secured a lever member 13 at the space between the inner ends of the shafts 9. A stem 14 is rotatably mounted in the lever, axially thereof, and is formed at one end with a screw 15 which is [disposed in the tube 4 and in the space between theinner ends of the shafts 9. The

stem is held against axial shifting by a collar 16 engaged atone' side by an extension 17 of the lever 13, and at the other side by a nut 18 threaded vover the bushing. The outer end of the lever extends beyond the nut 18 and is squared as at 19. Over this extension is fitted a handle 20, having a corresponding n square socket 21 and secured thereto by a screw 22.

On the screw portion 15 ofthe stem is y threaded a nut 23 having slotted or bifurycated ends 24. These ends receive toggle links 25 pivotally attached therein and also pivotally mounted in the bifurcated inner ends 26 of the shafts 9.

When the links 25 are brought into strict parallelisinwith the tube 4, the toggle mechanism is expanded, and the locking members 12v are forced tightly into theirsockets 8, so that the windshield 2 is secured against changing its position. When it is desired to change' the position of the windshield,the handle 20 is turned to bring the nut 23 downwardly o n the screw 15. The toggle mechanisni is now contracted, as shown in Figure 4, whereupon the locking members 12 are released in their sockets. The windshield may now be tilted by means of the lever 13, using the member 2O as a. handle without turning the saine on its airis. Nhen the Win dshield has been brought to the desired posiinthe details of construction may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as indicated by the appended claims.

lNhat claim is 1. In combination with a framed windshield and support therefor, a pair of shafts slidable in the frame and through the ends thereof, toggle mechanism connecting the inner ends of said shafts, locking members carried by the outer ends of the shafts, complementary locking members carried by said support .and adapted to Jo-operate with said first named locking members, and an operating screw threaded into an element of said toggle mechanism for expanding and contracting said mechanism.

2. ln combination With a framed'windshield and support therefor, a pair of shafts slidable in the frame and through the ends thereof, toggle mechanism connecting the inner ends `of said shafts, conical locking members carried by the 'outer ends ofthe shafts, brackets mounted in the support and having conical recesses adapted to receive said locking members, a lever secured to the frame between said shafts, and a screw rotatably mounted in said lever and threaded into an element of said toggle mechanism for expanding and contracting said mechanism.

3. ln combination with a framed windshield and support therefor, ya pair of shafts slidable in said frame and through the endsv thereof, locking members carried by the outer ends of said shafts, brackets mounted in said support and having conical recesses adapted to receive said locking elements, a lever mounted on said frame, a screw rotatably mounted in said lever, a nut disposed in .the frame and threaded on said screw, said nut being disposed between .the inner lends of said shafts, and links connecting said nut to said ends.

-ln testimony whereof l affix my signature.

LEONARD A. MULLIGAN. 

